SR-71 Blackbird: Could It Outrun Russia’s S-400 Air Defense Missiles?

January 11, 2024

National Interest

This article considers the capabilities of modern air-defense systems like the Russian S-200, S-300, and S-400, suggesting that while these systems could potentially target the SR-71 at its historical speed and altitude, an upgraded SR-71 with advanced jamming technology would likely remain immune to their missile threats.

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